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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1896
Page
4
A newspaper expresses earnest warning to readers about Bryanism and the Chicago platform. It argues Democrats may regret voting for Bryan, calls for rebuking the Populist element within the Democratic Party, and advocates a strong bipartisan majority to bury its influence.
The notice predicts a 3000 vote majority for the Republican slate in Indiana county. It urges voters to cast a straight ticket from president to county auditor, praising County Chairman Mack and the campaign, and urging farmers laborers and mechanics to support the Republicans at the polls.
The piece applauds Hon E E Robbins as the Republican candidate for Congress in the Twenty First district. It notes his birthplace North Huntingdon Westmoreland county and birth date September 27 1859, education at Indiana State Normal Washington and Jefferson College Columbia Law, Westmoreland bar admission April 8 1884, and roles as State Senator and National Guard quartermaster. It asserts his character education and promise as a representative.
The candidate for State Senator, born in Perrysville Jefferson County January 15, 1847, served in the 105th Pennsylvania as a drummer boy, became a National Guard captain, learned plastering after the war, held County Auditor and postmaster roles, ran a merchandising business, and was elected to the Senate in 1892. He is praised for intellect, public service, and leadership, with renomination by Republicans and cross-party support in 1896.
The Indiana county Republican slate includes Sheriff candidate Neal, Prothonotary Peelor seeking a second term, Clerk Sutton for County Treasurer, and legislators Hon. John McGaughey and Hon. John W. Morrow. Also vying for County Commissioner are M. H. Henry and Rayne native Stuchell, with Dr M M Davis named Coroner and an Auditor candidate mentioned.
The article endorses George J. Feit and Wm. F. George for county treasurer, praising their education, character, and honesty. It urges voters to choose qualified men capable of auditing orders, monitoring treasury funds, and presenting clear reports for taxpayers.
Republican County Committee of Indiana Pennsylvania urges voters to back McKinley and Hobart in the forthcoming election. Chairman D C Mack calls for a straight ticket, attendance at local meetings, and a grand rally in Indiana on October 30.
Mr J Stuart Blackton cartoonist and illustrator of the New York World will present a novel monologue entertainment in Normal chapel next Saturday evening October 31 at 8 15. The show features audience faces drawn as caricatures landscapes and marines in colors with humorous talk and rapid sketches. Admission 25 cents.
The well known southern drama Uncle Tom's Cabin returns Monday evening with a strong company. The Pottsville Republican notes the parade today was the best yet and promises lively matinee excitement as Topsy and Lawyer Marks appear. Admission prices are 26 35 and 50 cents.
Fragmentary probate style list shows individuals with surnames Lichtenfels Leisure McFeaters Miller and Marshal. Mentions West Wheatfield Two Blairsville East Mahoning Two, Gerfield Pa Rayne and Brushvalley. Names include Hugh C Wakefield Lydia E Lichtenfels Emma C Lichtenfels A E McFeaters Luella Miller Albert J Marshal Lizzie R Rising and others.
On Monday November 2 Library Hall presents Stowe & Co's Grand Scenic Uncle Tom's Cabin. The large company includes about fifty people with a grand orchestra two brass bands and a grand cake walk featuring recent prize winners from Madison Square Garden. A noon street parade with two brass bands precedes the show. Admission 25 35 and 50 cents.
Mrs. Jane Lowman of Kent Pennsylvania leaves Traer Illinois on the evening of the 22nd to visit her brother Thomas McKee in Aledo for the winter. The Star Clipper notes she made many friends in Traer whose good wishes stay with her.
A historical notice urges voters to vote the straight Republican ticket next Tuesday amid calls to counter Democratic influence. The speaker predicts large turnout and a decisive political meeting in Indiana, urging county residents to vote this Friday in the county seat.
The piece urges civic duty through voting and defends the Republican line on finance labor and law. It mocks Bryan as a showman and notes New York physicians’ circular urging opposition to Bryan and his policies warning of reduced purchasing power and repudiation of obligations. It predicts broad physician support for honesty and patriotism.
The North American notes that the silver dollar, valued at fifty three cents at the campaign start, has fallen to about forty nine cents as silver prices slide. It argues free coinage advocates lack faith as the metal's price continues to drop, signaling a losing repudiation cause.
The silver standard advocates claim existing dollars have too much purchasing power and too little debt-paying power. For workers and small savers the result is goods priced high with wages slow to rise. Reducing dollar purchasing power would cut debt value, harming savings and loans. The silver question is framed as a choice between a cheaper dollar and stronger debt payments.
Readers are urged to go to the polls on Tuesday November 3 to vote for MacHinley and Ho bart. The text also notes currency decline with the silver dollar value dropping to just under fifty cents, contrasting Bryan’s earlier campaign at fifty three percent.
Local correspondence from Purchase Line reports visitors and social visits, new fences at church and school grounds, and several buildings underway in Gallitzin. It notes a Bryan campaign boost, a rumored railroad extension, a Republican rally in Nelson Hall, and ongoing town redevelopment signaling a revived, not dead, Glen Campbell.
Residents from Berringer Pine Flats Cockpang Purchase Lime Coskpant and Dixonville visit during the week. A Sabbath stabbing and christening, a Republican torchlight meeting planned, and hotel burglaries netting small cash from City Hotel Commercial and Barnesboro Inn. Burglars entered by fogged windows.
Plumville notes Miss Minne Lemon returns from Nesmal on a short visit. McKinley club attended the Republican rally at Atwood, noted as the county’s longest night meeting. Evangelist Ryland plans a week of meetings, with Christian Endeavor hosting in Mr Fierce’s former store. A crowd gathered for a lively Wednesday gathering, with an article in Progress leak provoking a response.
Miss Mary Robinson and Louies Haniel are visiting friends in the area. Will Kunkle had his illness last Thursday after an injury. John Downey Sr. recovers from two strokes. Mrs Joseph Ferguson stays with Mrs Pierce of Clankibuy while ill with diphtheria. Rev McMasterm of France visits the U P church Kergoetwr.
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